Fawcett’s Favorites 4-29-19

Every week I run into a few articles that I feel are especially valuable, so each Monday I plan to share some of the best with you, my readers. I hope you find them helpful. This week’s favorites include lump sum contributions for college savings accounts, saving for college vs. saving for retirement, the crucial … Read more

Buying Gold is NOT Investing

I often hear people talking about their “investment” in gold. Then there are those who have a “diversified portfolio” and gold is one of their forms of diversification. I’ve encountered people who have $60,000 worth of gold bars in their home safe, in case of a major financial crisis. We all see the celebrities pitching … Read more

Fawcett’s Favorites 4-22-19

Every week I run into a few articles that I feel are especially valuable, so each Monday I plan to share some of the best with you, my readers. I hope you find them helpful. This week’s favorites include 35 ways to make your life better, tips for beating physician burnout, the symbol of medicine … Read more

Fawcett’s Favorites 4-1-19

Every week I run into a few articles that I feel are especially valuable, so each Monday I plan to share some of the best with you, my readers. I hope you find them helpful. This week’s favorites include understanding the difference between a necessity and a luxury, cutting your term life insurance cost in … Read more

Drug Abuse among Medical Professionals

(The recent Medscape physician burnout report I discussed here that 29% of those who were burned out turned to some sort of chemical substance for relief. Today’s guest post comes from Patrick Bailey who writes about mental health and addiction.) Medical professionals like nurses, doctors, and paramedics, save many lives on a daily basis, having … Read more

Fawcett’s Favorites 3-25-19

Every week I run into a few articles that I feel are especially valuable, so each Monday I plan to share some of the best with you, my readers. I hope you find them helpful. This week’s favorites include comparing burnout in medicine with other professional groups, will automation cost us our skills, the true … Read more

Fawcett’s Favorites 3-18-19

Every week I run into a few articles that I feel are especially valuable, so each Monday I plan to share some of the best with you, my readers. I hope you find them helpful. This week’s favorites include controlling your food budget, why doctors aren’t rich, financial hindsight from an 80 year old dentist … Read more

Fawcett’s Favorites 3-11-19

Every week I run into a few articles that I feel are especially valuable, so each Monday I plan to share some of the best with you, my readers. I hope you find them helpful. This week’s favorites include the new 2019 Merritt Hawkins revenue survey, how to choose a financial advisor, overcoming a late … Read more